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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 120 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Canadian Split Pea Soup a great winter soup. Ingredients:
1 lb split green peas |
8 cups water |
1/2 cup finely chopped onion |
1/4 cup finely chopped carrots |
1/4 cup finely chopped celery |
2 dried bay leaves |
1 teaspoon dried summer savory leaves |
1 minced garlic clove |
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper |
2 teaspoons salt |
1 ham bone, ham rind or ham hock |
Directions:
1. General Instructions for dried legumes:
2. Dried legumes (beans and peas) may be prepared by the Rapid Boiling Method or the Overnight Soaking Method. In either case the legumes are first: picked, rinsed and drained.
3. The Rapid Boiling Method involves picking, washing and draining the legumes; adding water until the level is 2 inches over the top of the legumes; bringing the legumes to a full rolling boil for 2 minutes; removing from the heat, covering and allowing to the legumes to hydrate for 1 hour.
4. The Overnight Soaking Method involves picking, washing and draining the legumes, adding water until the level is 2 inches over the tops of the legumes; covering the legumes and allowing the legumes to hydrate overnight.
5. Use the hydrated legumes in the recipe as directed.
6. Preparation of the soup:
7. Put drained peas and clean water into soup pot and bring to a boil.
8. Adjust the cooking liquid as needed to keep the soup thickened.
9. Reduce heat to a simmer and add the other ingredients. Cook for 1-1/2 hours.
10. Remove the ham from the soup and chop any meat. Remove the bay leaves.
11. Puree the soup and add back the chopped ham if any. If a ham rind is used, a small piece of the rind may be pureed with the soup.
12. Serve with a small dollop of butter in the center of the soup.
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